Page 3 - Benjamin & Sheridan Repair Kit Reviews

All the parts fit my gun exactly. Mine 340 Benjamin air rifle is now back together and shooting like a champ.

The parts list that come with the parts was very blurry and unreadable. Just a horrible copy after copy after coffee. A clear description of the parts would be nicer that is my only complaint everything else was great

Parts fit exactly like they were supposed to air rifles back in service I would buy them again

Everything about it is good parts are quality easy fit tool all included makes it an easy job to put new life and old rifles

Like it just the way it is leave it alone

The valve tool was invaluable. My lack of experience with difficulty sealing the exhaust portion caused me to use it several times. I tried to reuse the original gasket from the discharge end but the supplied o-ring worked great. The Teflon disc worked very well but I did clean up the seat and tap the disc to help it conform to he seat. The exhaust valve worked perfectly but I did clean the seat with steel wool before using it. Now the gun shoots with the power and accuracy that it had initially.

I could not get the split PTFE washer to work. If spread if I put the nut in correctly -- with the taper in first. If I reversed the nut, I couldn't keep the washer centered. Maybe I should have tried gluing it to the nut with silicon adhesive before assembling it. The lead washer that was originally there seemed very deformed but I did manage to get it to work. The provided diagram could have been better. I had a cleaner version from correspondence with Crosman many years ago. I do not see how to attach it to this review.

The gun that I was repairing was a Sheridan Silver Streak. It had no serial number on it. My uncle gave it to me in the early 1950's. It had never been apart and worked great until this year when it started to hiss air through the discharge port and into the breech. I studied YouTube videos before working on the gun. I did resurface the inlet seat because it appeared to reflect small defects when shining my flashlight on it. I did that by cutting off a 3/8 dowel rod, gluing 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper to the end. I piloted the dowel by drilling a 3/8 hole in a larger dowel that was not much smaller than the main tube. I lightly spun the 3/8 dowel a few times until the seat did not show any defects. I did seat the Teflon by tapping it with a punch.

The valve removal tool is high quality. I am very pleased with this rebuild kit as you get some rebuild components and the tool.

Would be nice to get fore and aft valve seals.

If you are not mechanically inclined, I would send your airgun to a qualified repair shop like Mac1

This kit repaired a early 90s benjamin 392 that wouldn't hold air anymore. Fairly simple repair for somebody who has a little mechanical skill and has never taken an air rifle apart. You can figure it out.

The directions that come with the kit are almost worthless. Time to print fresh and stop making copies. Very blurry and the schematics online is what got this rifle back together for me.

I found my old childhood Blue Streak laying around the house. I'm 74 now so you can figure it's pretty old. Of course, it wouldn't hold air. I decided to rebuild it and ordered this kit. Price wasn't too bad and it came with the removal tool. Yes, you will need this. I've actually have seen just the tool for sale for about the price of this kit. The pic of the kit is a little misleading as the check valve was replaced with some sort of plastic or nylon. It will also come with a nylon seal that goes under the retaining "screw." There's a lead one originally installed and the instructions said to reuse if it's in good shape. It was and I did. The check valve has a chamfered side to it and has to be installed toward the front of the gun. I used a marker on the back side to identify it after dropping it in place. You'll see what I mean when it's your turn. Make sure the original check valve is removed. Mine didn't just fall out. Easy to rebuild. Mine holds 5 pumps over nite

Lots of reviews complain about the pic and instructions being sub-par. OK, not great but they'll work and you can also get pics online.

Don't shoot your eye out.

Good product well worth the money! Product arrived in very little time. Exactly what was described is exactly how the product came PERFECT FIT!

Nothing!!! My experiences have been nothing but positive

If you choose to rebuild this type of air gun definitely purchase this kit because its everything you will need including tool!!! This is the right way to go!!

Good value for parts and mandatory tool. Could not do it without the tool. Never repaired an air gun before, but went smoothly. Most challenging part was getting the nut started again when reassembling.

The parts diagram blowout that came with the package is a great thought but the image was fuzzy and very hard to read due to the image being blown up so much. Need an image that is in better focus.

Watch an online video or two so you are familiar with gun disassembly and assembly and for helpful hints and reminders before jumping in.

Kit has all parts needed, including the specialty tool needed to install the valve parts. Easy to follow instructions also included.

The parts were all very clearly new and definitely well made. Everything fit just right and the included tool is invaluable. I suppose one could machine such a tool but it would be tricky. I also like that it came with parts for various models. I used this kit in a Benjamin 347 from 1979 and I am very pleased!

The photocopied instructions are vague and a little rough so it would be nice to see an overhaul of that. I had to watch a few YouTube videos to really understand what was going on. The teflon o-ring did fold over itself a bit as well. This isn't a problem (as the kit definitely works) but some mention of that in the instructions would've eased my nerves a bit.

Watch a few videos of how to do this repair and read as many resources as you can that describe the internals of your particular model airgun (especially if you have a single port valve with a notch). Practice getting the valve nut in and out several times before you add the springs and maybe mark the installation tool at the point where the threads for that nut are to save yourself some frustration. You're going to love this kit. It does a great job of resurrecting old Benjamins!

The kit worked well for me. All of the necessary pieces came in the kit.

The instructions were a bit unclear for me as I had never disassembled the rifle previously. After a few tries I got everything apart and successfully back together, but it took a few attempts and guesses as to what was meant.

If this kit will help, go for it. My gun now shoots well, no longer leaks air pressure. I'm happy to have it back!

Great kit. I've used these on 6 rifles and never had an issue.

It's nice that there is still some help out there on older items that have personal meaning, even if not significant financial value.

The diagram is almost illegible, and as such is almost worthless. The part that is a replacement for the original check valve seal is made of a hard teflon and it cracked when I put it into the chamber. The tool that is used to take the parts out of the pressure barrel is the best thing about this kit... I paid for the shipment to be within four days and it was twice that many days getting here....not a big deal but still a failure to make good on a promise. I was told that my money would be refunded but won't know if that happened until I get my next card statement. I am not happy to make this report, as I do not mean to harm anyone.....but I do hope that it will inspire the supplier to raise their game.

I loved this rebuild kit! Very user friendly for this type of gun.

Nothing

The new check valve spring was a pleasant surprise. The O-ring for the back of the exhaust valve speeded up the install on my opinion.

Everything fit

Better directions/instructions that are legible

Kit was awesome!

The instructions included are copies of copies, HARD to READ! Make us some digital ones that people can download and use please. An 1/8" nut driver should be an option for the bolt lug removal. No stores locally had one, but a buddy had an old camera tool kit that saved the day.

a nice kit with everything you need to repair your old Sheridan air rifle

This is a great kit that got my 1993 benjamin shooting again. I would add to the other reviews that I have read that you just need to take your time. This job will take a little time to complete right. All the pieces were included and if you are somewhat handy it is an easy build. And if you are looking at repairing an old benjamin this kit will do it. But once again, my advice is to take your time amd make sure everything is cleaned and lightly greased inside the gun.

I would include better instructions.

Make sure this kit fits the airgun you are trying to fix.

Very happy with the product. How often do the tools come with the parts. Great price too.

Nice to buy tool with seals

Would put both types or seals in seal kit

Make sure you have seal without hole in it had 2 guns both had holes in seal had to call back to get correct seal on both they quickly corrected problem but lost a week getting them back together